Big Swedish Cup
- The Big Swedish Cup is a generously sized cup designed to cater to larger patients. Its large size allows for the treatment of extensive areas, such as the thighs, making it convenient for conducting cupping and lifting protocols.
- 180 mm tall — the longest handle of any cup
- 100 mm rim for large, muscular areas
- Handle length gives leverage on dense tissue
- Solid urapán (Fraxinus uhdei) — a dense hardwood that holds an edge
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- Made by us Turned and finished in our own workshop in Colombia
- Solid urapán Fraxinus uhdei — dense enough to hold an edge under pressure
- Ships worldwide Tracked delivery to professionals in eight countries
- Trade pricing From 10 pieces, with your clinic's name engraved See wholesale tiers
A 90 mm handle. Height, so you work from above without bending your wrist.
Indicated for
Where this tool earns its place
Not the right tool for
Small or curved areas — a 100 mm rim needs a flat plane under it. And not for detail work: the long handle is for leverage, not precision. Not over bone, varicose veins, open wounds or fresh scar tissue.
- Firm drainageThe tall handle gives leverage a short-handled cup cannot.
- Your wrists180 mm overall — you work from above, standing, wrist straight.
- Thigh and buttockDense areas that take firmer, slower cupping.
- The backReach across the table without leaning over the client.
- 100 mm rimBroad contact, so pressure spreads instead of concentrating.
- Post-operative stagesOnly from the point the treating surgeon has cleared in writing.
Technical sheet
Specifications
These pieces are handmade by our artisans, so measurements may vary by a few millimetres.
| Overall height | 180 mm 7.1 in |
|---|---|
| Cup diameter | 100 mm 3.9 in |
| Handle height | 90 mm 3.5 in |
| Handle diameter | 40 mm 1.6 in |
| Rim | Smooth, concave for suction and glide |
| Wood | Urapán (Fraxinus uhdei) solid, dense hardwood |
| Finish | Natural, unvarnished sanded to a closed grain |
| Technique | Woodtherapy cupping drainage and muscle release |
| Body areas | Thigh, buttock, back |
Technique
How to work with it
- 01
Oil until it glides
Non-negotiable with any cup. Dry skin under a rim is how you leave a mark.
- 02
Stand, do not lean
The 90 mm handle exists so you can work from above with a straight wrist. Using it bent over wastes the design and costs you your back.
- 03
Slow strokes toward the nodes
Leverage tempts you to go faster. Resist it — slow is what moves fluid.
- 04
Lift and reset
One direction only. Break contact at the end of each pass.
Made by hand
We are the workshop, not the middleman
Every KOWÜA tool is turned on our own lathes. We select the timber, cut it, turn it, sand it through progressive grits and finish it by hand. Nothing is bought in and rebranded.
We work with urapán (Fraxinus uhdei) because it is a dense hardwood with a fine closed grain — the surface stays smooth against skin instead of raising fibres after a few washes — and because it takes pressure without splitting.
Buying direct means the price of the factory, custom laser engraving with your clinic’s name, and someone who can actually change the tool if you need a different profile.
Care
Cleaning and sanitising
Never
Do not autoclave, do not soak, do not put it in a dishwasher and do not leave it submerged in disinfectant. Wood is porous — immersion swells the fibre, raises the grain and will crack the piece.
- After each clientWipe off oil residue with a dry or barely damp cloth, while the tool is still warm.
- Disinfect70% alcohol on the surface, then let it air-dry completely.
- StoreDry and flat, away from direct heat and sun.
If the surface ever feels rough, a light pass with fine sandpaper along the grain restores it. That is the advantage of an unvarnished finish: it can be renewed, and there is no coating to chip into a client’s skin.
Before you order
Questions we get
How do I know it is the right size?
The working surface is 100 mm. Handle: 90 mm. The full specification table is above.
Can I use it on post-surgical clients?
Only with written clearance from the treating surgeon, who alone decides when a patient may progress from gentle manual lymphatic drainage to firmer tooled work. Clearance timelines vary widely between surgeons and between patients, and we publish none. Never on fresh incisions.
Does it need oil?
Yes. A dry tool on dry skin drags and bruises. Any professional massage oil works; ours are formulated to keep slip without soaking into the wood.
How long does the wood last?
With correct care — no immersion, no autoclave — solid urapán lasts years of daily clinic use. Urapán is a dense hardwood, which is why it holds a working edge instead of denting.
Will it mark the skin?
Redness and warmth during a session are expected. Bruising is not — it means too much pressure, or a tool too deep for that tissue. Treatment should never be painful.
Can I get my clinic’s name on it?
Yes. We laser-engrave logos and names from 10 pieces. See wholesale tiers and engraving.
Do you ship outside Colombia?
Yes, worldwide with tracking. For orders of 10 pieces or more we quote freight directly.
Which tool comes next?
Depends what you already have. Our wood therapy tool guide ranks every surface we make by depth and shows where each one belongs in a session.
Buying for a clinic or academy?
Wholesale starts at ten pieces
Mix and match any references. Discounts from 15%, custom laser engraving with your clinic’s name, and freight quoted directly so you are not paying retail rates.
See wholesale pricing